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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,996.25, 369,832.93 and 147,139.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,996.25, 369,832.93 and 147,139.57 is: 203,051.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,996.25 : 369,832.93 = 147,139.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,996.25/369,832.93 = 147,139.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,996.25x = 369,832.93 × 147,139.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,996.25x = 54,417,058,292.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,417,058,292.04/267,996.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,051.57

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